William & Mary Acceptance Rate
Williamsburg, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,548
- Admitted
- 5,741
- Yield
- 28.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, William & Mary's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 32.7% (33% in 2014–15, 32.7% in 2023–24). Applications grew from 14,552 to 17,548 (+21%) over that period.
Its 32.7% rate makes William & Mary more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (30.1% for women vs 37% for men, a 6.9-point gap). William & Mary has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 28.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 14,552 | 4,805 | 33% | 1,511 |
| 2015–16 | 14,952 | 5,153 | 34.5% | 1,518 |
| 2016–17 | 14,382 | 5,253 | 36.5% | 1,507 |
| 2017–18 | 14,921 | 5,359 | 35.9% | 1,531 |
| 2018–19 | 14,644 | 5,406 | 36.9% | 1,545 |
| 2019–20 | 14,680 | 5,532 | 37.7% | 1,530 |
| 2020–21 | 14,201 | 5,987 | 42.2% | 1,521 |
| 2021–22 | 17,475 | 6,386 | 36.5% | 1,684 |
| 2022–23 | 18,087 | 6,059 | 33.5% | 1,642 |
| 2023–24 | 17,548 | 5,741 | 32.7% | 1,619 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,873 | 3,269 | 30.1% |
| Men | 6,675 | 2,472 | 37% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 695–750 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 670–760 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–34 | 17% |
How William & Mary compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is William & Mary's acceptance rate?
William & Mary's acceptance rate is 32.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,741 admitted of 17,548 applicants).
Is William & Mary test optional?
William & Mary is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to William & Mary?
William & Mary received 17,548 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,741.
What SAT score do you need for William & Mary?
Admitted students at William & Mary typically scored 695–750 on SAT Reading/Writing and 670–760 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wm.edu/.